Jose Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid on Three-Year Deal

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Jose Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid on Three-Year Deal

Mourinho will take charge of Real Madrid after the club paid Benfica a $17.3m release fee. The club announced on their website. “The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C.F. has agreed to appoint Jose Mourinho as first-team coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2029,” the club said. He will join on July 13 for preseason training.

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